Girls in STEAM Academy, a non-profit initiative aimed at bridging the gap in the representation of women in the STEAM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics), announces its second BridgeSTEAM program of the year! With more than 160 graduates from their programs so far, the Girls in STEAM Academy team is conducting its fourth cycle of programs this year.

Since 2021, the Girls in STEAM Academy has completed a total of 10 BridgeSTEAM programs, with more than 160 graduates. See what our graduates have to say about their experience here!

Girls in STEAM Academy returns this year with the announcement of the 2nd free BridgeSTEAM program for 2024, aimed at girls aged 14-16, which will take place on October 19 and 20, 2024, at the PwC Experience Center in Nicosia.

The two-day fun BridgeSTEAM program aims to empower participants on three levels: a) developing programming skills, b) providing information about career opportunities in the STEAM fields, and c) connecting the young participants with women role models in the STEAM sectors in Cyprus. The program will also include a public speaking workshop and an educational workshop on healthy relationships and self-confidence, linked to Goal #5 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).

Applications for the program are open, and the application can be found here, with more information available through the program's website, here. Applications for the October program will remain open until October 7, 2024.

“The best program I've ever participated in - everything and everyone was amazing!!” (Program participant 2023)

“All aspects of the program were equally interesting!! I loved every minute of it.” (Program participant 2023)

Girls in STEAM Academy is an initiative of the Be an Ally Foundation, with the main sponsors of this year's programs being PwC Cyprus, Bank of Cyprus, CSI Cyprus, Women in Tech Cyprus, CECG, and DoValue. The initiative is led by Panagiota Polycarpou and Anastasia Liopetriti.

Stay tuned for the announcement of more programs for the November-December 2024 period for girls aged 14-16!

Despite the fact that girls outperform boys in digital literacy, only one in five ICT (Information and Communication Technology) specialists and one in three STEM graduates are women. The dropout rate from digital careers among women working in the digital sector is higher than that of men. This imbalance is mainly due to stereotypical perceptions of gender roles, which discourage girls from fully realizing their potential. The "Girls in STEAM Academy" program is designed to break these barriers and inspire young women to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics.

Through our programs, participants have the opportunity to join the Alumnae Network, opening doors to many innovative and exciting opportunities both in Cyprus and abroad. Graduates of our programs from previous years have participated in the "TechGirls" program in the United States, become hosts on the Girls in STEAM Academy podcast "SheSpeaks," participated in various educational programs, and engaged in job shadowing activities at various companies in Cyprus.

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